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Monday, April 05, 2010

Hugo & Victor

Oh to be this kid in this candy shop.

And came face à face with 2-week old, new chocolatier-patisserie, Hugo & Victor at 40 Boulevard Raspail 75007 The name is a literary play on pastry chef's name, Hugues Pouget, formerly of Guy Savoy. There is a bookish and rare jewel feel to this store's classy concept The chocolates are sold in a carnet/Molekine-like box(13 euros)

Even at night, the drama of Hugo & Victor makes you want to return.I returned for a tasting and to take pictures. Every tiny detail is thought out and designed to be user-friendly. Very informing of the exotic ingredients and flavors. Fr Girl fell in love as did her tea party pals - a perfect gift for hard-to-please Frenchies. The chocolates were divine she reported.By lucky chance I took the #89 bus an extra stop enroute to Bon Marche.

Thank you, thank you, Carolg!!! I did not know about this and obviously, I needed to! Your photos are as scrumptious as the goodies! P.S. A little French correction: it would be "face à face" I believe.

You must be losing your edge...letting French Girl do your research! At least you went back for dessert! And the Moleskine!!! A MUST-have!Check my Flickr post today - I made a monumental discovery at lunch!

OH how to love thy chocolate! Artistic flair using chocolate decadence makes me jump out and run to the shop with my credit card.. oh la la.Your blog is so much fun to come to! I'm loving the bear too :)Elizabeth - NZ

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